Lafitte, LA
Living in Lafitte
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute23
Public Transit1
Affordability41
Public Safety72
Airports48
Hospitals32
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
816Population-658 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age
8%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian89%
Multiracial11%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate59%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income-$1.9k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector66%
Self-employed18%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office28%
Commute
Car, truck, or van74%
Worked at home13%
Housing
$269kMedian Home Value+$150k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$355 (2010–19)
87%Owner-Occupied+27% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached74%
Mobile home26%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199930%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K32%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity68%
Utility gas32%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lafitte
United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
Jefferson Parish52
Property Crime in Lafitte
United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
Jefferson Parish69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (22%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 55 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lafitte
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding72
Tornado52
Coastal Flooding21
Hurricane Force Winds7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lafitte, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lafitte, LA
Visitation of Our Lady School
10 miles, N
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
11 miles, NE
Knights Academy & High School Llc
11 miles, N
Arden Cahill Academy
12 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Lafitte, LA
University of Holy Cross
15 miles, NE
Loyola University New Orleans
16 miles, N
Tulane University of Louisiana
16 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lafitte, LA
West Jefferson Medical Center
12 miles, N
Childrens Hospital
14 miles, N
Touro Infirmary
15 miles, N
Community Care Hospital
15 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Lafitte, LA
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
78 miles, NE
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
85 miles, NW
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
118 miles, W